A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a young foreign tourist. After being taken into custody, the suspect was referred to the duty Investigation Court. He was released with precautionary measures while the investigation continued. The case involved collaboration between local police and federal authorities in Pilar de la Horadada and Logroño.
The incident occurred on 15 August 2022, when a young English-speaking woman on vacation in Spain was sexually assaulted near a popular entertainment district in Pilar de la Horadada. The victim, who did not know the attacker, reported the incident to authorities.
judicial police
The Pilar de la Horadada Judicial Police led the evidence-gathering and coordinated efforts to prevent possible escape by the suspect. The investigation established that the victim was accompanied by a friend when she encountered the aggressor, who was with another friend of hers. At a moment, the attacker was left alone with the victim and committed the assault.
Prisoner at the Civil Guard offices of Pilar de la Horadada INFORMATION
Just a photo of a friend of mine
Researchers obtained a photo of the attacker’s so-called companion, which led officers to Logroño in La Rioja. With the support of the Logroño Local Police Minor Group and the La Rioja Command Judicial Police Organic Unit, investigators were able to identify and locate the accomplice believed to be connected to the case.
Background
Following more than a year of evidence review, the authorities pinpointed the suspect. He had a prior record of property crimes and did not have a fixed address in Pilar de la Horadada. Upon identification, the Civil Guard and the Pilar de la Horadada Local Police joined forces to locate and arrest the individual. On 10 October, the person was apprehended in Pilar de la Horadada. He is a 22-year-old man of Moroccan nationality and stands accused of sexual assault by improper sexual access.